Gravity bends a crank?

[40 Deluxe]

Yeah Bruce, For example, just think of a Model A sitting in the proverbial barn, motionless for 60-70 years! That heavy flywheel would have that puny crank tied in a knot by now!

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Yeah Bruce, For example, just think of a Model A sitting in the proverbial barn, motionless for 60-70 years! That heavy flywheel would have that puny crank tied in a knot by now!

Is it possible that the rods and pistons and caps provide support to a crank that's been sitting lifeless for a long period of time?

I'm truly asking and not making a joke.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Is it possible that the rods and pistons and caps provide support to a crank that's been sitting lifeless for a long period of time?

I'm truly asking and not making a joke.

I think there is a great difference between a crank laying on the floor and a crank supported by the mains in a block.

[bbrocksr]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

I think there is a great difference between a crank laying on the floor and a crank supported by the mains in a block.

Alan,
Good answer to a serious question.
Bill